Wind power in Metzkausen: Citizens discuss opportunities and risks

Wind power in Metzkausen: Citizens discuss opportunities and risks

A look at the wind energy in Mettmann

Mettmann is faced with an interesting change in the discussion about renewable energies. The Metzkausen Citizens' Association has been committed to working on the development of wind turbines in the region with the motto "The do what". A planned acceleration zone in the regional plan between Metzkausen, Obschwarzbach and Homberg ensures conversation among the residents.

public participation planned

On Tuesday, August 6th, the Citizens 'Association of the 229th Citizens' Association will take place in the Ratskeller. Representatives of the NABU (Nature Conservation Association of Germany) and several experts will be present and will explain the conceivable effects of the planned wind turbines on nature and residents. This is an important step, because by August 29, 2024, citizens and institutions have the opportunity to express their opinions and concerns.

background of the wind power plans

The increase in the proportion of renewable energies in Germany is a central goal of environmental policy. In order to achieve this, space for wind power is to be shown nationwide, on which wind turbines can be built with a shortened approval process. A decisive prerequisite for the construction is a comprehensive compatibility test by the responsible district governments.

planned wind power locations and their concerns

In the Düsseldorf planning area, a total of 164 areas with an area of 4802 hectares have been identified that can be considered for wind power use. A particularly relevant area is the 50 -hectare area met01 in the north of Metzkausen. The construction of up to five wind turbines is planned, which can be built at a distance of 700 meters to residential areas and 450 meters for further buildings. Skeptics complain that essential environmental aspects, such as the protection of the soil, the local bird populations and the distances to each other and to residential buildings, may not have been comprehensively taken into account.

an open forum for the citizens

The Citizens 'Stammtisch of the Metzkausen Citizens' Association is a platform that is open to all interested residents and thus offers an important opportunity to actively participate in the design of their surroundings. The discussions about wind turbines are part of a larger dialogue about the energy future of the region and show how important it is to hear the voice of the citizens and to include them in decision -making processes.

These developments not only illustrate the challenges and opportunities associated with wind energy, but also represent a trend towards more citizens' participation in environmental issues. Mettmann is preparing for an intensive examination of an issue that will not only shape the local landscape, but could also influence future cross -generational decisions.

- Nag